PITCHING REPORT: Left-hander Chris Capuano retired the first six batters he faced. But he gave up three runs on home runs by Mike Zunino and Franklin Gutierrez in the third inning. Capuano has allowed four home runs in his first five spring innings.

HITTING REPORT: Andre Ethier returned to the lineup after missing Friday’s game because of a large blister on his right hand. He went 2 for 2 with a single and an RBI triple. Yasiel Puig had his third double of the spring and is batting .389 (7 for 18) this spring.

DEFENSE REPORT: Dallas McPherson had a rough day at first base Saturday. On a fifth-inning foul pop, he and second baseman Justin Sellers miscommunicated and let the ball drop. Two innings later, McPherson was charged with an error on a poor feed to Brandon League covering first base.

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